Drone footage shows aftermath of a Russian missile strike in Pokrovsk

Russian missiles struck the centre of Ukraine's Pokrovsk twice on Monday night (August 7) killing eight people, including five civilians, regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said in a statement.

The second missile hit the Ukraine-controlled town near the frontline 40 minutes after the first, the governor said. It killed and injured first responders, witnesses of the strikes told a Reuters cameraman at the scene.

Two rescuers and one military person were among the dead. Nine policemen and one military person were wounded, but most of the 31 injured were civilians, including a member of the local city council, Ukrainian officials said.

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[sventavesenina]

Just reminder: it is someone's lives not an entertainment

[ConstructiveMinds]

If I was Ukrainian I would destroy half of Moscow for this. I must say this is the weirdest form of war.

[janeshore]

the number of russian bots in the comments is just unbelievable.

[muhammedrahman]

"For The Enemies of Russia The Morning Does Not Begin with Coffee" General 'Armageddon' Surovikin, Hero of The Russian Federation! ❤️🇷🇺❤️

[NoBrainBoss]

I hope SBU has information about those who fired the rockets and their commanders. War-crimes NEVER expire.

[muhammedrahman]

Coming Soon, Very Soon to A Town near YOU! "From Russia with Love" ❤️🇷🇺❤️

[tonylyons]

Take all the Russian bridges and every Russian ship that passes through Ukrainian waters and further on!..This is what has to happen!!..you will have the long range missiles in their hundreds very soon Ukraine 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇦🇺🇦

[elzaaltmann]

Lets destroy everything around us and enjoy the beauty of it all. Amen

[eotlati]

Ukraine army shell belgorod 100 times in 24 hours killing three people and wounding 11 people.

[eddiebreen]

How come when the uk and American wereblowing the middle east to bits we never got a look at that damage strange 😂

[richardsanders]

little Elensky needs to stop hiding Munitions, Equipment in Civilian Buildings, Locations. Quite simple...Next..! 😎🥂🇷🇺👍

[Udayana_Senanayake]

Send a mosquito to Moscow civilian apartment building, win a proper missile in return... 🇷🇺🥂

[nascobar]

Both countries should be charged on crimes of terrorism.

[prinzdiablo]

Yeah russia the real hero of this world 🎉❤️🇷🇺💪

[shsh-heqg]

Oh sun who non stop celebrates ukraine hitting this and that, and when russia really send them a wake up call, it’s all sad news 😂
Russia has not even started yet, like a us army chief said a few days ago, this war has not even affected Russias capability 😂

[gregorypaul]

I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High.

The trouble he causes recoils on himself; his violence comes down on his own head.

He who digs a hole and scoops it out falls into the pit he has made.

He who is pregnant with evil and conceives trouble gives birth to disillusionment.

Arise, O LORD, in your anger; rise up against the rage of my enemies. Awake, my God; decree justice.